Memorial Service Held For Long Beach Police Dog Killed In Line Of Duty

LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — A memorial service was held Wednesday for a Long Beach police dog who was fatally shot while working to apprehend a knife-wielding suspect in Long Beach.

The memorial service was held at LBPOA Park, located at 7390 East Carson Street.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Credo's memory to the Long Beach K-9 Officers Association by clicking here.

Credo, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed June 28 when police attempted to arrest Barry Prak, 27, who was wanted in connection with a December 2014 gang-related shooting.

During a struggle with Prak, Credo was struck by gunfire.

Credo's handler transported him to a nearby animal hospital where he later died.

According to police, Credo worked patrol and narcotics operations and was involved in more than 30 apprehensions in his career with the department, which lasted for about two years.

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